Production Supervisor

SUMMARY: Responsible to direct and manage all production operations on the floor. Provide supervision of production employees within designated units ensuring daily production goals are met while meeting established quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred

Experience: 3 Years Supervising

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Walking, Climbing, Kneeling, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Lifting, Grasping, Repetitive Motion, Talking, Hearing, Ability to lift 50 lbs, Operate Machinery including hi-lo

WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor manufacturing facility, outdoor weather conditions, subject to dust, fumes, odors, mist, and/or poor ventilation, periodic high noise levels.

COMPETENCIES:

1. Work independently, with minimal supervision in order to accomplish all responsibilities and do so without injury to oneself or others.

2. Work as part of a team and promote harmonious relationships.

3. Understand and follow appropriate chain of command.

4. Practice good judgment at all times and know whether to take action or ask for direction when answers to a problem are not readily apparent in unclear circumstances.

5. Analyze information, problems, situations, practices, or procedures in order to define the problem or objective.

6. Make appropriate job decisions by following standard procedures and thinking through the consequences prior to making it.

7. Prioritize assignments in order to complete work in a timely and efficient manner.

8. Speak clearly in sentences in standard English on a one-to-one basis using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and explain information.

9. Read and comprehend documents written in English text.

10. Write in English text to communicate information in a clear and legible manner.

11. Maintain equanimity in the face of resistance

12. Handle multiple issues while maintaining a calm and pleasant disposition.

13. Listen perceptively and convey awareness.

14. Establish rapport and gain trust.

15. Perform effectively with frequent interruptions and/or distractions, workload changes, fluctuations, and competing.

16. Regular and punctual attendance is essential to this position.

17. Available to work evenings, holidays, and/or weekends.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise production staff, determine staffing needs, and ensure adequate staffing to meet production requirements.

2. Develop daily production schedule to support customer requirements including data entry into ERP.

3. Develop, implement, and oversee production processes and system performance.

4. Oversee equipment operation assuring any equipment required for production is functioning as required and that any preventative maintenance obligations are fulfilled and properly recorded.

5. Assign Quality Audit Sheet (QAS) to all production units and reviews specific production requirements with appropriate Line Leaders and Material Handlers, schedule material to and from the lines to ensure continuous production flows.

6. Oversee Material Handlers to disburse and return material to and from the production area.

7. Coordinate all production activities with Shipping & Receiving to ensure material is available for production and shipment according to customer schedules as well as assuring any problems relative to receipts, including Premium and/or Excessive freight is compiled regularly reported to management.

8. Coordinate incoming and outgoing documentation with Receiving and Quality Leaders including overseeing shipping clerks in pulling daily shipments per shippers and bills of lading and assure any production labels requiring replacement at shipping are correct via coordination with shipping personnel and Quality Leader.

9. Coordinate plant optimization and continuous process improvement activities with other departments and the Operations Manager.

10. Hold meetings with staff to ensure they are aware of and working on various company directives and goals.

11. Ensure that during absence of key quality personnel back up support is provided and that documentation requirements comply with the Company’s quality standards are properly documented.

17. Maintain awareness of the safety and security of the property

· Recognize an emergency situation and take appropriate action.

· Aware of all emergency policies and procedures.

· Knowledge of and compliance with OSHA/MIOSHA safety standards as well as emergency policies.

· Use proper protective equipment when necessary.

· Knowledge of the OSHA/MIOSHA and safety standards.

· Identify, correct, or report safety hazards and report any damages that could be detrimental to the facility and its surroundings.

· May perform periodic safety inspections throughout the facility to ensure a safe and clean environment

18. Maintain a high standard of professionalism and ethical conduct working cooperatively with coworkers

· Cooperates with other departments to facilitate communications of immediate needs.

· Inform Supervisor of issues or concerns.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Production Supervisor: 3 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Holly, MI 48442 (Required)

Work Location: In person